Pepper Steak Recipe

Name: Pepper Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). beef round, cut into strips; 1/2 cup (125 ml) salad oil; 1 cup (225 ml) water; 1 medium onion, cut into slices; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) garlic salt; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ginger; 2 medium green bell peppers, cut into strips; 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch; 2 tsp (10 ml) sugar; 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce; 2 medium tomatoes; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). beef round, cut into strips
1/2 cup (125 ml) salad oil
1 cup (225 ml) water
1 medium onion, cut into slices
1/2 tsp (2 ml) garlic salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) ginger
2 medium green bell peppers, cut into strips
1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch
2 tsp (10 ml) sugar
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
2 medium tomatoes
hot cooked rice

1
Trim fat from meat; cut into strips,
2
Heat oil in large skillet,
3
Cook meat in oil, turning frequently, until brown, about 5 minutes,
4
Stir in water, onion, garlic salt and ginger,
5
Heat to boiling; reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes for round steak, 5 to 8 minutes for sirloin.
6
Add green pepper strips during last 5 minutes of simmering.
7
Blend cornstarch, sugar and soy sauce; stir into meat mixture.
8
Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
9
Boil and stir 1 minute.
10
Cut each tomato into eighths; place on meat mixture.
11
Cover, cook over low heat just until tomatoes are heated through, about 3 minutes.
12
Serve over rice.

384

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). beef round, cut into strips, 1/2 cup (125 ml) salad oil, 1 cup (225 ml) water, 1 medium onion, cut into slices, and more.

Yes, Pepper Steak falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pepper Steak

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